1. confirming or proving the accuracy, truth, or legitimacy of something
Usage: present participle of validate
2. recognizing or affirming the worth or feelings of someone
Usage: present participle of validate

1. serving to confirm or support something; affirming

Examples

• The scientist is validating her research findings through additional experiments.
• The teacher focused on validating each student’s unique perspective.
• He spent hours validating the data before submitting his report.
• Her validating response made me feel heard and understood.
• The software is validating user credentials automatically.
• Validating parking tickets requires proper documentation.
• The therapist’s validating approach helped build trust with clients.